selfness

Example Sentences

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There is no amount of lawlessness we will not, at our convenience, argue was bestirred by someone else’s choices or selfness or lack of vigilance.

From The Guardian • Dec. 2, 2015

For the next two weeks, start giving yourself "random acts of selfness."

From US News • Sep. 25, 2012

You will inspire others to create their own selfness too!

From US News • Sep. 25, 2012

But this relaxed and wanton selfness is projected by a Russian who keeps for his people the freshness of childhood—a freshness charming in some cases, horrible in others, but always with a touch of immortality.

From The Invisible Censor by Hackett, Francis

By reason of the increase in gold, books, travel and personal luxuries, some now feel that selfness is beginning to degenerate into selfishness.

From The Investment of Influence A Study of Social Sympathy and Service by Hillis, Newell Dwight